Unearth the treasures of our nation

Canberra is the home of the Australian story. The treasures of our nation are housed in national galleries, museums, archives and collections that are open to the public to embrace what it means to be Australian: from our ancient Indigenous past and colonial history to the modern multicultural country of today.

International blockbuster exhibitions and cultural feasts such as the National Multicultural Festival bring art and culture to life in Canberra. A banquet for every sense, allow yourself to absorb the sights, sounds and significance of a nation’s culture right here in Canberra.